An evidence-based analysis of anabolic steroids as performance enhancers in horses

Equine Veterinary Education

Volumn 19, Issue 7, 2007, Pages 388-391

  Pitts, S C ^a   Davis, M ^a  

^a OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 34547963586     PISSN: 09577734     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2746/095777307X223819     Document Type: Article

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